Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Location:

Danbury, CT, US,

Job

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Our Danbury, CT facility is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead, implement, and continuously improve our site-wide safety programs. This role is critical to ensuring the highest standards of occupational health, operational safety, and regulatory compliance for our employees and facility. Our highest priority is making sure that all employees go home each day the same way they came in.

The EHS Manager will serve as the principal authority on safety policy, risk management, and incident prevention, supporting mission readiness while protecting personnel, assets, and facilities.

This is an onsite position.

• Ensure that all aspects of site environmental, health and safety are managed in compliance with applicable laws and in conformance with the DRS EH&S Policy
• Ensure that a proactive safety program is developed and implemented, complete with metrics
• Interface with and manage relationships with all applicable government and regulatory agencies
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety violations; prepare reports and recommend corrective and preventive actions
• Advise senior leadership on safety performance, risks, and mitigation strategies
• Design and deliver safety training programs for employees, supervisors, and contractors
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, response planning, and drills
• Monitor safety metrics, trends, and KPIs; drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in safety management, preferably within defense, maritime, industrial, or high-risk operational environments
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, risk management frameworks, and safety management systems
• Demonstrated experience leading safety programs in medium to large organizations (300+ employees preferred)
• Professional safety certification (e.g., CSP, CHMM, ASP, CIH, CSHM, or equivalent) is highly desirable but not necessarily required
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively in a structured, security-conscious environment

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career‑growth, professional development, and skill enhancement.

And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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